WALNUT VALLEY COWBOYS JUNIOR ALL-AMERICAN FOOTBALL & CHEER

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!

Hi cowboy family! We hope that the new year is treating everyone well. We have some exciting news to announce:

We have reduced registration fees for both flag and tackle as well as cheer! Cheer parents will also see a reduced uniform fee. We no longer will be charging a volunteer fee, however it will mandatory that a responsible adult volunteer 6 (six) hours per child. We need parent volunteers to have a successful season.

Spirit pack will now be optional. There will be different choices that parents can choose from at the live registration events and we hope that everyone will enjoy the flexibility and the choices that they will have now.

We are still looking for head coaches! We have established an application deadline of 3/6. After that date we will be in touch to schedule coaches interviews for the applicants.

Please check back for updated live registration dates and times.

This year we will no longer be taking online payments, however cash or credit will be gladly accepted at the live registration dates. Early bird registration is $20 off, however all registration fees must be paid by 4/11 to qualify. We will also offer a sibling discount of $10.

We will offer payment plans however the last day to pay registration is 7/11. No child will be able to practice without all registration fees and obligations fulfilled.

The following are some frequently asked questions for your assistance:

What does the registration cost cover?

The Walnut Valley Cowboys Junior All American Football fees covers the following:

Any and all equipment costsAny and all football uniform costsAny and all game field usage feesAny and all practice field usage feesAny and all light feesAny and all league feesAny and all league insurance costsAny and all referee and/or game feesLeague T-shirt, shorts, practice jersey (football) cinch bag (cheer) Player trophy and photos…much more

How is W.V. Cowboys Junior All American Football different from Pop Warner?

There are significant differences between Pop Warner football and Cowboys Junior All American Football. Some are as follows:

1. Walnut Valley Cowboys JAAF is a proud member of San Gabriel Valley Junior All American Football Conference, which currently has 27 participating cities, compared to Mt. Baldy Pop Warner Conference which only has 18 participating cities

2. Minimum Plays: W.V. Cowboys JAAF advocates maximum plays. Moreover, W.V. Cowboys JAAF is governed by SGVJAAFC rules that require at least 10 plays from its participants. Pop Warner, by contrast, only requires 6-10 total plays depending on the size of the respective team. Those 6-10 plays can come at any point during a given game.

3. Flag Ages: W.V. Cowboys JAAF allows 6, 7 and 8 year olds (80 lbs. or under) the opportunity to play flag football, W.V. Cowboys JAAF gives older players and parents a unique chance to embrace football later in a child’s development. Pop Warner, by contrasts, forces all 6, 7 and 8 year olds to play tackle football. In fact, Pop Warner has a “tiny mite” division that has 5 and 6 year olds playing tackle football. That means an 8 year old entering into his/her first year of football is liable to play with players who have already played tackle football for 3 years. And the player is only 8. National statistics show that the most popular age in which players begin to play organized football is age 10. By that account, a Pop Warner player who is beginning could potentially play with and against players who have played 5 years of tackle football. This could propel the injury risk for that player and drastically hinder the development of the player as well.

4. Pre-Game Practice: W.V. Cowboys JAAF is a member of SGV Junior All American Football Conference, which begins yearly practices two full weeks before Pop Warner and doesn’t play its first games until two weeks after Pop Warner. This gives coaches and most importantly players an opportunity to learn the sport of football, which is particularly vital for first time players. Instead of having 2 1/2 weeks of practice before a game begins, our Cowboys Family football players get 1 1/2 months. This preparation allows our Cowboys Family players to be more successful and comprehend the sport of football more clearly. As a result, injuries are avoided and player safety is paramount.

When does practice begin?

The 2014 W.V. Cowboys Junior All American Football & Cheer Spring conditioning season begin in April.This is strictly voluntarily and dates, locations and times are up to the Head Coaches.

The 2014 W.V. Cowboys Junior All American Football & Cheer Fall Season practices begin in July 20th. Practices for ALL divisions are (5) days per week (Monday – Friday) and a maximum 2 hours a day (6pm-8pm). Starting August 15th, practices drop to (3) days per week (Tuesday – Thursday) 6pm – 8pm.

If I have multiple children, do they play on the same field on game day?

Yes, ALL divisions play the same city home or away games. For example, you have two sons playing; one is on the Jr. Gremlin division the other is on the Pee-Wee division. Son #1 game start time is 9:00am in Whittier. Son #2 game start time is 1:00pm also in Whittier. When son’s #1 game finishes, you DO NOT need to rush to get to another city to make son #2 game, you are already at the field where BOTH of your sons are going to play. All of our parents love this arrangement because they get to watch all of their children’s games and they also get to watch other Cowboys divisions play. We travel as a Cowboys family. Pop warner does not do this. If you have two children on two different divisions, you will need to make arrangements which child you’re going to watch that day and/or drive from one city to another which is usually a long distance.

How long is the season?

Practice (which include scrimmages) start mid July with games starting in September and playoffs are in November. Usually the Championship game is played the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Do the players have to tryout?

No, we teach the fundamentals of football while stressing the importance of sportsmanship and fair play.

How are the kids placed on teams? This is solely determined by age and weight.

Yes, depending on the team’s schedule. Games are split between home and away games. (ALL DIVISION plays the same cities on game day).

Are there refunds?

A full refund, minus a $50 administration fee, will only be given to a participant who drops before the first day of practice. (NOTE: A refund request form must be submitted prior to the first day of practice.) to make

A partial refund MAY be available prior to certification, and participants who do not meet the Academic requirements of a 2.0 GPA are not eligible for ANY refund. (NOTE: A partial refund request form must be submitted prior to certification.)

Are there any volunteer requirements?

Volunteering is essential. W.V. Cowboys JAAF is a non-profit, volunteer league. We absolutely need volunteers to make the season a success. This season, parents, or a responsible adult will be required to volunteer 6 hours per child. If half of the volunteer hours are not completed by mid season your child will be benched until the hours are brought up to date. We do not see this being a problem because of the way that we will be running the snack bar this season. We thank you for your help!